Dr. Sundar C is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with nearly two decades of experience in advanced cardiac care. His expertise spans complex angioplasties, pacemaker implantations, and valvular interventions, particularly TAVI. Recognized with numerous national and international awards, he is also a prolific researcher and academic contributor, with over 20 publications and multiple book chapters to his credit.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Madurai Medical College & Rajaji Government Hospital
- MD (General Medicine) – Kilpauk Medical College & Govt. Royapettah Hospital
- DNB (General Medicine) – National Board of Examinations
- DM (Cardiology) – Madras Medical College
- FNB (Interventional Cardiology) – National Board of Examinations
- Certified TAVI Operator
Professional Experience:
- Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology & Endovascular Specialist, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai (Vadapalani)
- Over 18 years of clinical and interventional cardiology experience since 2005
Notable Achievements:
- Prof. Rajagopalan Endowment Gold Medal – Top Scorer in MD University Exam (2005)
- Best Outgoing MD Postgraduate – KMC (2005)
- Youngest achiever in interventional cardiology fellowships
- Performed numerous complex angioplasties and interventions
Professional Memberships:
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Awards & Achievements:
- B Braun Best Young Cardiologist Award (2011)
- National Cardiology Talent Quiz Prize – Udaipur (2012)
- TYSA Zonal Topper (2012)
- Dr. D.P. Basu Young Investigator Award – APICON (2013)
- CSI Travel Award (2013)
- Alanthoor Gold Medal & Shri. B. Nagireddi Gold Medal – DM Exams (2013)
- Winner, TCT India Next Case Awards (2014)
- 1st Prize, International Fellows Competition – TCT San Francisco (2015)
- IABP Scholar Award – Beijing, China (2016)
Publications & Presentations:
- Authored more than 20 research papers in national & international journals
- Written 3 book chapters on interventional cardiology
- Delivered numerous oral and poster presentations at cardiology conferences
Videos & Articles:
- Regular contributor to medical awareness through echocardiography reviews & CAD analysis (2020 and beyond)
Fellowships:
- Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
- Fellowship in Endovascular Intervention